Next week.

collw2

Howdy,

I'm travelling down the evening of the 13th, anyone else ???.

carlbre

collw2 wrote: »

Howdy,

I'm travelling down the evening of the 13th, anyone else ???.

i'm headed down the same evening. can give someone a lift from dublin if somebody needs it!

irishgti

I'm traveling down the Wed as well. Any idea what time we have to be down at? What do we need to bring with us? I'm traveling from midlands

carlbre

irishgti wrote: »

I'm traveling down the Wed as well. Any idea what time we have to be down at? What do we need to bring with us? I'm traveling from midlands

i'm hoping to be down at around half 7, dump the bags then try find somewhere for some food. no idea what to bring down, I assume the best option is to just bring everything!!

irishgti

carlbre wrote: »

i'm hoping to be down at around half 7, dump the bags then try find somewhere for some food. no idea what to bring down, I assume the best option is to just bring everything!!

I guess thats the best plan bring everthing haha I wonder is there many going?

carlbre

irishgti wrote: »

I guess thats the best plan bring everthing haha I wonder is there many going?

I have no idea, I think the normal classes have something like 30-40 people.

irishgti

carlbre wrote: »

I have no idea, I think the normal classes have something like 30-40 people.

Looking forward to starting classes

carlbre

irishgti wrote: »

Looking forward to starting classes

I would say everyone is, it's been a long time coming!

collw2

irishgti wrote: »

Looking forward to starting classes

Me too.grand so, at least im not the only one going down the wensday

sky13

Hiya, im hitting down the wed night too, any idea whats involved for phase 1 ? Thanks carlbre for the link,

irishgti

I think its just induction nothing too strenious( i hope ) haha

carlbre

we'll soon find out!

cozzy66

carlbre wrote: »

we'll soon find out!

Hey everyone I have my medical thurs. Do ye think that it would be too short notice if I dis hopefully pass to start training with all of ye on the 14

irishgti

cozzy66 wrote: »

Hey everyone I have my medical thurs. Do ye think that it would be too short notice if I dis hopefully pass to start training with all of ye on the 14

Short answer No they try give people a month's notice next training starting in September i think. Best of luck Thur

Armaghmagic

I'm heading down on the Wednesday evening, coming down from Dundalk! Might leave here about 3! Been a long time coming since I passed the interview in early 2007!

sky13

ya hope they go easy on us haha,

irishgti

Armaghmagic wrote: »

I'm heading down on the Wednesday evening, coming down from Dundalk! Might leave here about 3! Been a long time coming since I passed the interview in early 2007!

Holy crap that was a long wait

cozzy66

irishgti wrote: »

cozzy66 wrote: »

Hey everyone I have my medical thurs. Do ye think that it would be too short notice if I dis hopefully pass to start training with all of ye on the 14

Short answer No they try give people a month's notice next training starting in September i think. Best of luck Thur

Ya partly guessed it would of been too short notice. That's a fairly big gap between training June to Sept... Suppose I have to pass the medical first anyway and worry about the rest after.

collw2

From reading other post I gather there is a pub close to the grounds,ill see a few of yous there for an auld diet coke haha.

sky13

ha ha you have a thirst already ey !

carlbre

i think there'll be a few of us in the pub on wednesday and the lot of us on the thursday for the euro match!

irishgti

carlbre wrote: »

i think there'll be a few of us in the pub on wednesday and the lot of us on the thursday for the euro match!

I believe there is a pub in the college itself hehe

Armaghmagic

So can we park on the grounds and throw our stuff in the accommodation and hit the pub?

Anyone know what the story is with who we go to when we touch down in Templemore?

irishgti

Armaghmagic wrote: »

So can we park on the grounds and throw our stuff in the accommodation and hit the pub?

Anyone know what the story is with who we go to when we touch down in Templemore?

I have no clue, it would be nice to have idea of what to expect...........

carlbre

i dont think anyone knows the plan. from what i have read on the forums over the past two years i think the pub is right outside the gate (havent heard of one on the grounds) and that we have to be back by 11, in fairness i think we'll all be on the 7up so it wont make much difference! as for parking I dont think it's a problem, there should be loads in the college.

this is just from what i've seen on the forum though, so I could be totally wrong!

Armaghmagic

Thanks for that.......well looking at the AA website it says 2.5 hours from where I live so I am going to leave at 3 to avoid the Dublin traffic so should be down there about 5:30 next Wednesday! I will PM my number to anyone who wants to either travel down with me (in exchange for diesel money) or meet me down there.

Myrddin

There's parking on the college grounds, & when you arrive just check in at the hut beside the entrance barrier. The lads in there will tell you your room number & where to go/time for where to meet the next morning.

There's a pub called Polly's across the road from the college gates, take it handy & don't ruin it for yourself by getting carried away. You've to be back on the college grounds by 11pm that night.

Phase 1 is induction, so take it all in & enjoy

Armaghmagic

EnterNow wrote: »

There's parking on the college grounds, & when you arrive just check in at the hut beside the entrance barrier. The lads in there will tell you your room number & where to go/time for where to meet the next morning.

There's a pub called Polly's across the road from the college gates, take it handy & don't ruin it for yourself by getting carried away. You've to be back on the college grounds by 11pm that night.

Phase 1 is induction, so take it all in & enjoy

Thanks very much,bit of pressure off us now!

Think the classes start at 8am on Thursday morning.....so definitely will be taking it handy at the pub!

carlbre

EnterNow wrote: »

There's parking on the college grounds, & when you arrive just check in at the hut beside the entrance barrier. The lads in there will tell you your room number & where to go/time for where to meet the next morning.

There's a pub called Polly's across the road from the college gates, take it handy & don't ruin it for yourself by getting carried away. You've to be back on the college grounds by 11pm that night.

Phase 1 is induction, so take it all in & enjoy

thanks EnterNow! Looks like I wasn't too far off, any tip's for us all heading down?

Myrddin

carlbre wrote: »

any tip's for us all heading down?

Mainly just keep a clear head & don't get razzled in Pollys. There may be physical activities involved during your stay, so the last thing you want is to be running around hung over.

Just treat the place with respect, do what your told & listen/learn as much as possible.

carlbre

EnterNow wrote: »

Mainly just keep a clear head & don't get razzled in Pollys. There may be physical activities involved during your stay, so the last thing you want is to be running around hung over.

Just treat the place with respect, do what your told & listen/learn as much as possible.

soft drinks all round was the plan, been waiting too long to mess it up with a hangover!

Myrddin

carlbre wrote: »

soft drinks all round was the plan

You wont go far wrong there, there's some early starts so best to be alert.

There's a couple of pubs down in the village also where you can get dinner/bar food etc...I think Pollys does food too actually.

Armaghmagic

Any idea what time the day is finished on the Friday?

Myrddin

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Any idea what time the day is finished on the Friday?

I can't remember what time my own finished at, it depends on how much progress you make in the day like any other class really. Either way, your time on the college is not long enough really so make sure you soak it all in

collw2

EnterNow wrote: »

I can't remember what time my own finished at, it depends on how much progress you make in the day like any other class really. Either way, your time on the college is not long enough really so make sure you soak it all in

Thank you for the info Enternow.
This tread and my post of meeting for a soft drink was genuinely just for that, I thought seems as we are all in the same boat and people travailing down 13th would be grand to meet up get to know a few people ect. It just so happens a pub would be the medium to do so. Apologies if the talk went off topic.

Myrddin

collw2 wrote: »

It just so happens a pub would be the medium to do so. Apologies if the talk went off topic.

Pollys is a grand little pub, ideal for chilling in & getting to know the lads in your class. No harm in a recreational pint

Armaghmagic

Are slacks and a shirt acceptable for smart casual, or could you scrape by with jeans and a shirt? Will be travelling down in the comfort of the tracksuit either way!!:D

Myrddin

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Are slacks and a shirt acceptable for smart casual, or could you scrape by with jeans and a shirt? Will be travelling down in the comfort of the tracksuit either way!!:D

From what I seen in my class, jeans/shoes/shirt/jumper etc are fine for smart casual. Just don't turn up in a tracksuit for your classes unless told to

Tyron Jara

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Any idea what time the day is finished on the Friday?

Around 4 or 5 I think as far as I remember.

smiley963

Goodluck to every1 going down hope to get down soon aswell !!! :-)

shaunerz

I'm going down Wed night aswell...

Armaghmagic

If anyone wants to drop me a PM to exchange numbers......i plan to be there about 6 on Wednesday evening!

carlbre

Armaghmagic wrote: »

If anyone wants to drop me a PM to exchange numbers......i plan to be there about 6 on Wednesday evening!

i'm only leaving dublin at half 5 so i'll be a bit later! sent my number to you there.

cozzy66

carlbre wrote: »

i'm only leaving dublin at half 5 so i'll be a bit later! sent my number to you there.

Hey passed my medical last week anyway thank god. Presume ye will all be finished up phase today. just wondering how it all went, and was there any indication or hint to when the next intake to phase 1 will be ?

B2deF

haha oh to be back on phase 1 again

PM me any questions about Templemore if you want I'm fresh out the gates just after graduating as a reserve.